Mexican · Lunch
Spicy Chicken Burger with Pickled Onion
Ground chicken thigh patty seasoned with chipotle, cumin and smoked paprika, seared and stacked on a toasted bun with quick-pickled red onion, chipotle mayo, avocado and lettuce. Mexican-inspired heat balances against bright vinegar tang and cooling avocado, finished with cotija cheese for a sharp salty edge.
$5
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
41.2gProtein
34.8gFat
31.5gCarbs
8.4gSugar
5.1gFiber
1180mgSodium
168mgChol
8.9gSat Fat
870mgPotassium
180mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
0.6mcgVitamin B12
14mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
protein-rich
high-fiber
spice-route
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Prep
Combine red onion, lime juice and sugar in a small bowl; toss to coat and let stand 15 minutes until onion softens and turns bright pink.
2
Build
Mix ground chicken thigh with chipotle, cumin, smoked paprika and salt; shape into one 3/4-inch-thick patty.
3
Sear
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear patty 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4
Plate
Toast bun cut-side down in skillet over medium heat 1 minute until golden. Spread chipotle mayo on both halves, layer lettuce, patty, cheese, avocado and drained pickled onion; close and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 14 oz394g ground chicken thigh
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
- 1 tsp1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 11 small red onion
- 4 tbsp60ml lime juice
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp sugar
- 22 hamburger bun
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp2 tsp chipotle in adobo
- 44 thin avocado slices
- 22 small lettuce leaf
- 2/3 oz20g cotija cheese
